Diploma of Dental Technology

Duration: 2 Years

Note: one year of study is equivalent to not less than 36 weeks of instruction.

Course Type: Training Package Qualification

Entry Requirements: IELTS score of 5.5

Commencement Details: February
Assessment Method: Units
Competency based training methodology for all units within Trainin Packages.

Expected Employment Outcome Example: These courses prepare graduates for working in the health industry in roles as diverse as patient care assistants; dental hygienists; dental technicians; dental clinic assistants; ancillary or support workers; enrolled nurses; allied health assistants (therapy assistants); and health technicians.

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Skills Covered:
Workplace communications; OH&S; infection control; laboratory safety; anatomy, morphology and occlusion; ceramic restorations; metal crown and bridge structures; complete dentures; partial dentures; repair and modify dentures and appliances; orthodontics; dental material science; and first aid.

Study Mode:
Face to face in a classroom

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